Critical thinking courses can help you learn logical reasoning, argument analysis, problem-solving techniques, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and constructing coherent arguments. Many courses introduce tools such as logic diagrams and critical analysis frameworks, which help you apply these skills in various contexts, from academic writing to everyday decision-making.

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Collaboration, Team Building, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Optimism, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Empathy, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Tax, Tax Laws, Commercial Laws, Tax Compliance, Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Automation, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Power Electronics, Medical Devices, Electrical Systems, Health Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Components, Hydraulics, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Internet Of Things, Network Security, Application Security, Security Engineering, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cloud Services, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Encryption, Cryptography, Data Analysis, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Authentications, Predictive Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Security Controls, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Security, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Networking Hardware, Threat Detection, Technical Support, Network Security, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, Business Logic, Program Development, Data Structures, Data Management, Development Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Teaching, Program Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Capitals Coalition
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Human Capital, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Business Metrics, Compliance Reporting, Communication Planning, Business Transformation, Risk Management, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Threat Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, Change Management, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Emergency Response, Business Ethics, Communication, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months